When to plant okra in Cologne
Okra is frost-tender, so every date keys off Cologne's last spring frost of Mar 26.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Mar 21 – Apr 11
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jul 12 – Aug 2
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 31 – Sep 15
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 65 d
Cologne's 238-day season leaves this much room.
Okra on Cologne's growing year
Frost-bounded season with crops mapped onto the 12-month axis.
Frost risk Growing Harvest
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
FROST
FROST
MAR 26
NOV 17
Common questions
When can I sow okra outdoors in Cologne?
Direct-sow around mid July (Jul 12–Aug 2) in Cologne, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will okra be ready to harvest in Cologne?
Expect to harvest from around late August (Aug 31–Sep 15) in Cologne, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start okra seeds indoors in Cologne?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 21–Apr 11) in Cologne, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Cologne?
Cologne has roughly 238 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow okra to maturity outdoors.
The rule of thumb
Sow okra 6–8 weeks before your last spring frost; plant out 2–3 weeks after it. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Cologne's frost dates.
Confidence 89/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.